Ireland Teen accused of sexual assault in East Clare appears at Children's Court
A 15-year-old boy is accused of sexually assaulting a woman, allegedly grabbing her from behind and attempting to hump her over her clothes at a location in East Clare on 14 May 2022. He also faces a theft charge. In early October 2023 he appeared at the Children's Court at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis, where the DPP recommended the case go to the District Court and the judge accepted jurisdiction. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to February so the defence could receive garda documents.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Oct
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 15-year-old boy is accused of sexual assault against a woman.
- It is alleged he grabbed the woman from behind and tried to hump her over her clothes.
- Where
- The alleged offence happened at a location in East Clare.
- When
- The alleged offence happened on 14 May 2022.
- Charges
- He is accused of sexual assault and also faces a theft charge.
- Investigation
- A garda outlined the prosecution case in court.
- In court
- The case was heard at the Children's Court at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis in October 2023.
- The DPP recommended the case be heard in the District Court, and the judge accepted jurisdiction.
- The case was adjourned to February so the solicitor could receive garda documentation.
- Reports differ on the plea: one says he could enter a plea the next day, another says at the next court date.
- Other details
- The judge said the teen's extra-curricular activities should be minimised while he is on bail.
- The judge commented that a 14 or 15 year old should not be wearing a 1,000 euro coat.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatIt is alleged the boy grabbed a female from behind and tried to hump her over her clothes. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe teen is accused of a sexual assault. (clareecho.ie)
- whatIt will be alleged that the boy grabbed a female from behind and tried to hump her over her clothes. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe offence is alleged to have happened at a location in east Clare. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe sexual assault is alleged to have happened at a location in East Clare. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on 14 May 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe sexual assault is alleged to have happened on May 14th 2022. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationA garda outlined the prosecution case in court. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeThe boy is accused of sexual assault. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeThe boy is also facing a theft charge. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeThe teen is also facing a theft charge. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at the Children's Court at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe DPP recommended that the case be heard in the district court. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction and the case will be dealt with in the district court. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case to February to allow the solicitor to receive garda documentation. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe teen will be able to enter a plea at the next court date. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at the Children's Court sitting at Killaloe District Court in Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe DPP recommended that the case be heard in the District Court, and the judge accepted jurisdiction. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to February so the solicitor could receive the Garda documentation. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe judge said the teen's extra-curricular activities need to be minimised while on bail. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe judge said the teen would be able to enter a plea the next day. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe judge commented that a 14 or 15 year old should not be wearing a 1,000 euro coat. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Oct2023Judge tells teen at Children's Court '14 or 15 year old shouldn't be wearing €1,000 coats' - Clare Echo
Reports a Children's Court sitting in Ennis where the judge commented on the teen's coat, says the DPP recommended the case be heard in the District Court, that the case was adjourned to February, and that the teen is also facing a theft charge.
accused, 15, malevictim, female - 5 Oct2023Judge tells Clare teenager accused of sexual assault he shouldn't be wearing designer jacket
Reports the teen's first court appearance at the Children's Court in Ennis, with the charge details, the alleged date and location, and the adjournment to February for the defence to receive garda documents.
accused, 15, malevictim, female